Lawsuit alleges NYPD bring people to Rikers, illegally, without first bringing them to court.

WNYC News | Oct 5, 2022

When police stop someone with a bench warrant, they are required to take that person to court to see a judge. But a new federal lawsuit alleges NYPD officers have been transporting people to Rikers Island illegally, where they must wait for days in difficult jail conditions before their paperwork is cleared up.

Attorney M.K. Kaishian is one of those suing. She joined WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill to talk about the suit.

Nick Pinto broke the story for the news site Hell Gate. 

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